New Trouble for the Paramount Sale

New Trouble for the Paramount Sale

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the complicated holdup in the sale of Paramount Global to David Ellison and his company, Skydance Media. They break down the situation—which involves Donald Trump's lawsuit over Kamala Harris's '60 Minutes' interview on CBS—and consider the options for Paramount Global head Shari Redstone to get this deal done. They also look ahead at the implications this may have for future mergers in Hollywood (03:32). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the Academy Awards' Best Picture race (24:47). For a 20 percent discount on Matt’s Hollywood insider newsletter, ‘What I’m Hearing ...,’ click here. Email us your thoughts! thetown@spotify.com Host: Matt Belloni Guest: Lucas Shaw Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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‘The Traitors’ and How to Craft Hit Reality TV in 2025

‘The Traitors’ and How to Craft Hit Reality TV in 2025

Live from the Edinburgh TV Festival in Scotland, Matt is joined by television producer and executive Stephen Lambert to discuss the current state of reality TV, his newest hit, ‘The Traitors,' how to ...

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Why Fox Is Finally Entering the Streaming Wars

Why Fox Is Finally Entering the Streaming Wars

Matt is joined by Pete Distad, CEO of Fox's direct-to-consumer streaming platform, to discuss Fox One, the company's first significant foray into streaming, which will offer all of Fox’s news, sports,...

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The 10 Worst Things to Happen to Hollywood Since 2010

The 10 Worst Things to Happen to Hollywood Since 2010

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to look back on the past 15 years in Hollywood and determine which moments were the most detrimental to the industry. In descending order, they each rank and e...

18 Aug 202538min

Paramount’s New Playbook Unveiled and the Taylor Swift Podcast Bounce

Paramount’s New Playbook Unveiled and the Taylor Swift Podcast Bounce

Matt is joined by NYT staff reporter Brooks Barnes to discuss Paramount’s new strategy under David Ellison. They were both at Paramount’s press event earlier this week, so they dissect what Ellison to...

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The Power and Peculiar Psychology of ‘Disney Adults’

The Power and Peculiar Psychology of ‘Disney Adults’

Matt is joined by A.J. Wolfe, creator of the website Disney Food Blog and author of a new book, ‘Disney Adults: Exploring (And Falling In Love With) A Magical Subculture’. They dive into the "Disney a...

14 Aug 202532min

Paramount’s UFC Knockout and Amazon’s Podcast Flameout

Paramount’s UFC Knockout and Amazon’s Podcast Flameout

Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw and Ashley Carman to discuss UFC’s $7.7 billion rights deal with Paramount, as well as the changing landscape in the podcast business. They begin by discussing...

11 Aug 202531min

Could Movies Start Skipping Netflix to Go Straight to YouTube?

Could Movies Start Skipping Netflix to Go Straight to YouTube?

Matt is joined by Indian superstar actor and producer Aamir Khan to discuss his bold strategy to release his newest film exclusively on YouTube despite an eight-figure offer from a traditional streame...

8 Aug 202532min

ESPN Jumps Into Bed With the NFL. What About Everyone Else?

ESPN Jumps Into Bed With the NFL. What About Everyone Else?

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on August 27. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here for tickets!⁠ Matt is joined by Huddle Up’s Joe Pompliano to break down why the NFL is acquiring a 10 percent stake in ESPN in exchange for ...

7 Aug 202532min

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